Devils Float

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years and years ago.    It's was one of my husbands favorite desserts at the time.  He still really likes it.  It's a great way to use up stale marshmallows.

DEVILS FLOAT

(serves 6-8)

Ingredients:

*12 marshmallows, quartered 

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1 1/2 cups water

*3 tablespoons butter

*1/2 cup sugar

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*1 cup all-purpose flour

*3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 cup whole milk

*1/2 cup pecans, crushed (optional)

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Place marshmallows into a 8x8 baking pan or into a casserole dish.

~Place cut up marshmallows into pan.

~In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup granulated sugar and water to a full boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  

~Pour hot water over marshmallows.

~Cream butter, vanilla and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.

~Sift in flour, unsweetened cocoa, salt, and baking powder.

~Add milk and stir until just mixed.

~Drop batter by spoonfuls over marshmallows.

~Sprinkle crushed pecans over top.

~Bake for 40-45 minutes. 

~Once cooled, place covered in refrigerator.  

~Best served cold (it's good warm too, but the liquid won't be set).  Add whipped cream or ice cream over top if you would like.